According to sources in the Army, as the bone-chilling winter descends upon the Himalayas and the 40-day period of Chillai Kalan grips the region, the Army has intensified counter-terrorism operations across the Kishtwar and Doda districts. However, this winter has marked a decisive shift in the operational approach of the Army and other security forces. This close coordination enables seamless intelligence sharing, efficient use of resources and swift and precise execution of joint operations, the sources said. They are believed to be seeking temporary winter hideouts to evade detection and avoid direct encounters with security forces. To meet the challenges of snowbound terrain, the Army has deployed specially trained winter warfare sub-units equipped for high-altitude survival, snow navigation and avalanche response.

Source: The Hindu December 27, 2025 16:06 UTC